Electrical Designer
Description
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JOB SUMMARY:
- Apply engineering theory and technical skills to support electrical engineering activities.
- Create and maintain schematics, wiring diagrams, layout drawings and parts lists used for the manufacture and installation of equipment.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school or equal).
- 2 - 3 years of related experience.
- Computer Skills including EPLAN, Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical, and Microsoft Office.
DESIRABLE:
- Knowledge of NEC & UL 508A requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Create detail and assembly drawings of design components and circuitry using computer-aided design (CAD) software and standard drafting techniques.
- Select and design parts to meet functional, cost and delivery requirements, and create parts lists used for the procurement, manufacturing and installation of equipment.
- Consult with engineers to discuss and interpret design concepts, and determine requirements of detailed working drawings.
- Understand manufacturing and installation processes and what is required on detail and assembly drawings to accomplish them.
- Read and understand schematics and drawings of mechanical systems.
- Maintain parts database and drawing libraries.
- Review work performed by his/her peers for correctness.
- Perform equipment sizing and design calculations.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Accuracy - Ability to perform work thoroughly and correctly.
- Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
- Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
- Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his/her own drive or initiative.
- Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
- Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
- Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
- Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
- Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
- Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
- Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
- Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
- Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
- Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
- Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
- Valid driver’s license, able to be insured.
- Travel in excess of 15% domestically or internationally.
- Valid passport or ability to obtain one.
- Able to travel to Canada.
- Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE.)
- Able to work for any employer in the United States.
- Fluent in English language.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Sitting at desk for extended periods of time.
- Normally in an office environment but will be exposed to shop and site environment as job requires.
- Aerial work may be required.
- Environmental conditions vary from facility to facility (i.e. heat, noise).
- Occasional lifting of heavy objects.
- Uneven or slippery walking surfaces.
- Work from assigned L&S office unless prior approval given.
